SLAP
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adverb
Definition of SLAP
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
The sound of such a blow.
Makeup; cosmetics.
To give a slap to.
"She slapped him in response to the insult."
To cause something to strike soundly.
"He slapped the reins against the horse's back."
To strike soundly against something.
"The rain slapped against the window-panes."
Exactly, precisely
"He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."
Examples of SLAP in a Sentence
- "She slapped him in response to the insult."
- "He slapped the reins against the horse's back."
- "The rain slapped against the window-panes."
- "He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."
Word Details
Is SLAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SLAP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SLAP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | a | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Anagrams of SLAP
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLAP
20 words from the letters in SLAP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SLAP in Word Games
SLAP is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SLAP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLAP to find 20 additional valid words.